BBQ Baked Shredded Chicken
Need an easy, flavor-packed meal for busy nights? This BBQ Baked Shredded Chicken is juicy, smoky, and perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or just eating straight from the pan!
Cooking doesn’t have to be hardwork, you just need hassle-free and tasty recipes for busy (or lazy) days.
If you’re in the mood for a flavor-packed and super easy dinner, then this BBQ Baked Shredded Chicken is exactly what you need. It’s one of those recipes that practically makes itself.
All you have to do is pop some chicken breasts into the oven, let them bake in that mouthwatering BBQ sauce, and then shred it up for a perfectly tender, juicy filling that you can use in a variety of ways.
Whether you toss it on a sandwich, load it on top of salads, or serve it with a side of crispy fries, this chicken will take your meal to the next level.
It’s perfect for meal prep too—so you can make it ahead and enjoy it for a few days without any hassle.
Plus, the combination of smoky BBQ sauce and tender chicken is totally irresistible. Ready to get cooking? Let’s do this!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ Easy & Hands-Off – Let the oven do most of the work!
✔ Tender & Juicy Chicken – Baking the chicken in BBQ sauce keeps it moist and flavorful.
✔ Loaded with Flavor – The combo of BBQ sauce, onions, and peppers makes every bite delicious.
✔ Versatile & Meal Prep Friendly – Serve it in sandwiches, wraps, rice bowls, or even on nachos.
✔ Family-Friendly – Everyone loves BBQ chicken, and you can customize the spice level!
Ingredients
● 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
● 1 ½ cups BBQ sauce (use your favorite!)
● ½ cup water or chicken broth
● 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
● 1 green bell pepper, diced
● 1 tsp smoked paprika
● 1 tsp garlic powder
● ½ tsp salt
● ½ tsp black pepper
● 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
1. Preheat & Prep
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
2. Season & Arrange
● Place the chicken breasts in the baking dish.
● Sprinkle the chicken with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
● Pour the BBQ sauce over the chicken, ensuring it’s fully coated.
● Add the water or chicken broth around the chicken (this helps keep it moist).
● Sprinkle the sliced red onions and diced green bell peppers on top.
3. Bake
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temp should reach 165°F/75°C).
4. Shred the Chicken
● Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
● Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the baking dish.
● Mix the shredded chicken with the BBQ sauce, onions, and peppers until fully combined.
5. Serve & Enjoy
Serve hot, garnished with extra BBQ sauce, fresh herbs, or even a squeeze of lime.
Enjoy on sandwich buns, over rice, in tacos, or however you like!
Ways to Serve It
➤ BBQ Chicken Sandwiches – Pile it high on toasted buns with coleslaw.
➤ BBQ Chicken Tacos – Stuff it into tortillas with cheese and avocado.
➤ BBQ Chicken Rice Bowls – Serve over rice with roasted veggies.
➤ BBQ Chicken Nachos – Load it onto tortilla chips with melted cheese.
➤ BBQ Chicken Salad – Toss it on a salad with ranch dressing.
Final Thoughts
This BBQ Baked Shredded Chicken is the perfect go-to recipe when you need something delicious, easy, and versatile.
It’s the kind of dish that tastes like you put in way more effort than you actually did—which is always a win!
Whether you make it for dinner, meal prep, or a weekend BBQ, it’s guaranteed to be a hit.
So grab your favorite BBQ sauce and get ready to dig into the smoky, saucy, fall-apart goodness!
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